Afghan Baluch Carpets

The warp is made of wool or a mixture of wool and goat.

Afghan baluch carpets.

This one is baluch village rug from northwest afghanistan it is handmade new and in excellent condition. Baluch or baluchistan is the area between the borders of iran pakistan and afghanistan this is why baluch rugs are said to be a mixture of three different regions. 2 foot 8 inch by 4 foot 10 inch. Baluch rugs are also known as baluchi or beluchi.

This is a solid sturdy rug. Afghan rugs we specialize in afghan rugs and baluchi rugs tibetan religious watercolors thangkas uzbek caucasian suzanni tapestries tapestry chinese art deco advertising posters antique kuchi afghan jewelry persian rugs turkish rugs european rugs caucasian rugs tribal rugs chinese rugs and antique tapestries. These rugs are hand knotted by the nomads of baluch. The carpets are sold in the city mashad in iran mashad baluch carpets and on the other hand in the city herat in afghanistan as herat baluch carpets.

Baluchi carpets tend to be small prayer rug size or slightly larger relatively loosely woven and multi hued. The carpets are often small with lively patterns and praying carpets are common. 2 foot 9 inch by 4 foot 3 inch. Each oriental rug is a handwoven collectible example of nomad art.